Brian Faughnan

Brian Faughnan - Brian is a veteran of conservative politics -- at first in his home state of New York, and later in his adopted state of Virginia. Brian put in 10 years in the House of Representatives, pushing for smaller government and lower taxes. He worked as a lobbyist, speechwriter, and ice cream maker before turning to new media and online conservative advocacy. He’s written at the Weekly Standard blog, RedState.com, and the Washington Times. In his spare time, Brian roots for the New York Yankees and the Washington Nationals, and still finds time to make the occasional batch of mint chocolate chip.

4:40 PM 09/01/2010

For years, Republican leaders complained about their party’s inability to change its moribund image. The GOP was seen as the party of old Washington hands -- of old, white men. The face of the party was the unpopular George Bush, and the grassroots had grown completely disconnected from the party over spending and other issues. Conservatives complained that the party had lost its way, while many small-government libertarians voted for the most liberal presidential candidate ever elected. (more)

1:02 PM 01/18/2010

In a survey just published and available on the company’s website, but not yet publicized or reported, the left-leaning public opinion firm Democracy Corps confirms the dangers to Democrats in the 2010 midterm elections. (more)

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